My journey this week takes me to a column titled “The Charles Schulz Philosophy” which I read years ago, a derivative of the Peanuts by Charles Schulz comic strip. As the columnist said, “You don’t have to actually answer the questions…just ponder on them. Read the questions straight through, and you will get the point.”
Young Virginia Opossum crouching in a patch of oak leaves. Photo by Liam Wolff, WIKIMEDIA COMMONS
I had a new visitor to my backyard one recent evening, a possum — or more correctly, an opossum, also known as Didelphis virginiana in scientific circles.
Amaretti cookies, which can be found at HEB, give this chocolate crumble pie an irresistibly crunchy texture. Photo by Metro Creative
Entertaining opportunities abound during the holiday season. Whether you are hosting a small group at home or have been invited to someone’s house to socialize, offering a homemade treat can show others how much you care.
The LBJ Museum of San Marcos will host a public debate on Monday, Oct. 26, 2020 at 7 p.m. via Zoom and featuring The LBJ Debate Society of Texas State University against The University of North Texas Debate Team. The topic for the debate is, “The United States Should Abolish the Electoral College.” Hannah Nunley and Jacob Everett of Texas State will propose the topic and Alex Delarosa and Jose Sanchez from North Texas will oppose the motion.
Sherwood Bishop, SMGA
Last Friday, Sherwood Bishop and the San Marcos Greenbelt Alliance received the 2020 Cox Conserves Heroes national grand prize of $50,000 as well as an additional $10,000 in the regional prize.
Raechel Moose of Radiant Rae's designs at her studio. Submitted photo
Raechel Moose has always had a love of stones. Growing up in Franklin, North Carolina, the ‘gem capital of the South,’ the Kyle-based artist and metal worker feels that it’s probably in her blood.
The Color Coded Frankly Scarlet coneflower is making its debut in 2021 and is slightly taller reaching 28 inches in height. Photo courtesy of Proven Winners
A Common Buckeye Butterfly is just one of many butterflies that will visit the Color Coded Orange You Awesome coneflowers. Photo by Norman Winter
Mature coneflower seeds become a delicacy for visiting American Goldfinches. Photo by Norman Winter
The Price is White looks to be one of the hottest new coneflowers making its debut in the spring and you need to line out your sources now, for not only it but the entire Color Coded series. The size of coneflower blossoms is not something we tout as horticulturists but with The Price is White, I have to say they are the largest echinacea flowers I have ever grown. Pristine white blossoms that don’t mature to ugly makes The Price is White a real winner.
Above, Toma Taco's El Tejano plate, which comes with two cheese enchiladas, carne guisada, rice, refried beans and guacamole. Below, a chicken fajita torta served with lettuce, tomatoes and sour cream. Daily Record photos by Nick Castillo and Lance Winter
Looking for a convenient option that serves up delicious food close to the Square then Toma Taco deserves your consideration.
(512) 392-2458
P.O. Box 1109, San Marcos, TX 78666
